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Originally Posted by Bingo
I don't love the core either, but they took a pretty pronounced step back last season.
Not sure how much room they have to take another step back, especially given the age of the four forwards in question.
Concern that they don't take a step forward though. I would think they won't be at the 18-19 heights nor the 19-20 frustration level as a guess.
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I am pretty much with you there. I just don't know how many times you can go to battle with the same group of people before they become resigned to the fact that they can't get it done. Which could affect the regular season too.
Maybe it takes an Andersson or a Mangiapane becoming one of the team's best players. Maybe Tkachuk takes it to another level. Something has to chnage.
I would have been Ok with trading a guy like Monahan for some draft capital and signing a veteran forward short term. Yes no doubt you take a step back talent wise, but maybe it jolts the team and then you have the trade deadline to assess where (or if) you want to add.